BSA B65: Goldstar Based Scrambler Unveiled!

Those who have ridden the BSA Goldstar, would know that it is not just a beautiful motorcycle to look at. It is also a beautiful motorcycle to ride as well. However, just like the RE Interceptor 650, motorcyclists couldn’t help but think of the possibility of having a factory-made Scrambler based on the Goldstar. BSA hasn’t taken that long to make it a reality as they have unveiled the B65 which is essentially the Scrambler version of the Goldstar. It was unveiled to the world two years ago albeit in a concept form but now, at a British motorcycle show, BSA has taken the wraps off the production-spec version. This is going to be the second motorcycle from BSA after they were brought back from the ashes. 

What’s different?

Visually, the B65 looks distinctive from the Goldstar as it looks more rugged to fit in the Scrambler shoes. Up front, it gets a high-rise fender and comparatively, a smaller headlamp unit with a protective grille. The most obvious giveaway that it is a Scrambler comes in the form of bigger wheels as it gets a 19-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear as compared to Goldstar’s 18-inch front wheel. Although BSA is yet to give an official word regarding it, the B65 could also benefit from slightly longer suspension travel as compared to the Goldstar. The Scrambler also benefits from a new set of shoes as it bids goodbye to the Pirelli Sportcomp tyres and says hello to the more dual-purpose Scorpion STRs. 

Even the side panels have been redesigned to make the Scrambler look more sleek and rugged. It is also helped by the inclusion of number boards planked on the side panels. Even the seat is now as it now fits the characteristics of being a more rugged motorcycle. BSA has also redesigned the exhaust unit as well as the rear end which is now more minimalistic than before. What is also minimalistic is the new instrument cluster which appears to be a single pod unit as compared to the twin-pod layout found in the Goldstar. This instrument cluster could have been borrowed by Jawa Yezdi motorcycles. 

Mechanically, the BSA B65 Scrambler will utilize the same engine and we are expecting the tune to be exactly the same as before as well. It is going to be powered by the same 652cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 45hp and 55Nm. Moreover, the weight has also gone up by around 5 kilos to a total of 218kg, making it almost at par with the RE Bear 650, its direct rival. BSA is saying that they will start offering the B65 to customers in early 2025 and we are expecting it to land in India sometime later.